Subaru Forester: Recommended grade and viscosity - Manual transmission oil - Maintenance and service - Subaru Forester Owner's ManualSubaru Forester: Recommended grade and viscosity

Each oil manufacturer has its own base oils and additives. Never use different brands together. For details, refer to “Manual transmission, front differential and rear differential gear oil”.

    Checking the oil level
    1) Yellow handle Check the oil level monthly. 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the engine. 2. Pull out the level gauge, wipe it clean, and insert it again. 1) Upper level ...

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    Removing the wheel cover
    Removing the wheel cover 1) Notch 2) Valve hole Insert a wheel cover remover into the notch part on the opposite side of the valve hole and pry the wheel cover to remove it. ...

    Effects of battery disconnection
    Disconnecting the battery can affect a number of vehicle systems, especially if there is insufficient battery power prior to disconnection. For example, the alarm may trigger depending on it's sta ...

    Spare tire
    TEMPORARY SPARE TIRE The following instructions for the temporary spare tire should be observed: 1. Check inflation pressure as soon as practical after installing the spare tire, and adjust t ...